Fort Pickens will host a schedule of “living history” programs in celebration of Memorial Day next week, Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced Tuesday.
The event is presented in partnership with the Walton Guard. Rangers and volunteers will present special programs about soldiers stationed at the fort during the Civil War, as well as commemorative programs for Memorial Day, officials said.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see historic weapons demonstrations, learn about daily life for soldiers at the fort, and take part in moments of reflection honoring those who have died in service to the United States.
Schedule of Events
- 10:30 am — School of the Soldier: Musket Firing Demonstration
Meet at the Fort Pickens Bookstore - 12:00 pm — Raising the United States Flag to Full Staff
Meet at the Fort Pickens Flagpole - 2:00 pm — Garrison of Freedom: Fort Pickens Program
Meet at the Fort Pickens Bookstore - 3:00 pm — National Moment of Remembrance
Meet at the Fort Pickens Flagpole - 3:30 pm — School of the Soldier: Musket Firing Demonstration
Meet at the Fort Pickens Bookstore - 4:30 pm — Lower the United States Flag
Meet at the Fort Pickens Flagpole
Officials encouraged families, history enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages to attend, using the day both to learn about Fort Pickens’ Civil War history and to pause in remembrance of the men and women who gave their lives in military service.